Inside the Museum: The V&A’s Museum Skills Course
V&A Cromwell Rd, London, United KingdomConsidering a career in galleries and museums? New to the heritage sector and looking to expand your range of skills and experience? Drawing on the expertise of staff from across the V&A, this comprehensive course offers a combination of taught sessions and behind the scenes access. Using V&A case studies, you will gain an insight […]
Mentoring: The Next Creative Generation – Training in Peterborough
Metal, Peterborough Metal at Chauffeur's Cottage, Peterborough, United KingdomGain the tools to support the next generation of creative practitioners and leaders. Effective mentors can offer unbiased, vital formal and informal support to young people to nurture growth and raise aspirations. This course outlines the role of the mentor, and the necessary skills to build productive mentee-mentor relationships. Learn how to guide young people […]
Inclusion, Participation and Outreach: Developing Inclusive Programmes
V&A Cromwell Rd, London, United KingdomThe V&A runs a varied and diverse community programme which addresses barriers to engagement through innovative and diverse programming. This one-day course will look at the ways in which museums and cultural institutions engage with different audiences and communities in an effective way and how to best create impact through programming. This intensive one-day course […]
Talks, tours and shows… presentation skills
Knowsley Safari Park Prescot, MerseysideThe 2 day course explores the presentation skills to interact with larger audiences in creative, participatory, enjoyable and exciting ways. This creates exciting memorable, interactive guest experiences and increases access to messaging, information and products; extending dwell time, enhancing experiences and marketing your events and services both on-site and at outside promotional events. These techniques […]
Creativity Pathways
Croydon Central Library Katharine Street, London, United KingdomThis introductory workshop will help you use your creativity skills to start your own business or get into employment. About this Event This workshop is for you, if you want to: Use your creativity to improve your chances in life Look for new employment opportunities Are interested in starting your own business Improve your communication […]
Getting Creative with the curriculum – beyond the classroom
Christ Church C of E Primary School Battersea, London, United KingdomDelivered by experienced and passionate teachers, CLOtC's expert staff and partners, these CPD events will allow delegates to: explore how to use learning outside the classroom to build character, develop resilience and improve the well-being of pupils. learn how to develop a whole school approach to learning beyond the classroom and how to audit your […]
Developing Adult Programmes and Audiences
V&A Cromwell Rd, London, United KingdomWith a growing market for events, courses and things to do, museums are competing to engage and diversify adult audiences in new and exciting ways. This one-day course will explore how to run an adult programme, from ideas and inspiration to budgeting and maximising revenue. Learning from V&A case studies including high profile talks, festivals […]
Measuring Impact: Evaluating Projects with, by and for Young People
Artswork Artswork, 1st floor, Latimer House, 5-7 Cumberland Place,, Southampton, United KingdomEvaluation can sometimes seem like a daunting task, but taking the time to reflect on the strengths and weaknesses of your work with young people is the best way to achieve greater outcomes for future projects. Designed to help you cultivate meaningful and beneficial modes of evaluating creative projects with young people, this course will […]
How to Organise Corporate Hire and Private Events
V&A Cromwell Rd, London, United KingdomAre you making the most of your museum? With their stunning collections, often set in historical and heritage buildings, museums are in a unique position to generate extra revenue by hiring out space for corporate events. This one-day practical course will provide participants with the necessary skills to help build your corporate hire and private […]
Reap the Rewards: Benefiting from Rural Networks – South West
Somerset Rural Life Museum Abbey Farm, Chilkwell Street, Glastonbury, Somerset, United KingdomIf you are a non-specialist working with, or looking after, rural and agricultural collections in any role, the RMN (Specialist Subject Network) has created a practical knowledge-development seminar specifically for you. Be inspired and acquire practical experience from our host museums on a variety of projects related to using rural collections to create better experiences […]